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HANSARDVulnerable Children: SupportI do not think we have undertaken that assessment. Of course, a benefit of being part of the United Kingdom is the subsequent extra money per head that is given through the…07 Feb 2022HANSARDWork Coaches in JobcentresThe hon. Lady will recognise that this is an operational matter, but she is incorrect; I am conscious that she may have been given that information separately. Last week the…07 Feb 2022HANSARDWork Coaches in JobcentresWe often hear in this House about honourable colleagues going into their jobcentres and seeing the marvellous work of work coaches, and we see that by the number of people getting…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we will discuss later, the one-year approach we take every year is the basis on which almost all benefits are uplifted. We will continue to have that consistent approach.07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsCutting to the chase, by getting more people into work, people will be better off not only financially but in other aspects of their future prospects.07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, I want to assure you, the right hon. Gentleman and the House that I am fully behind our Prime Minister as he gets on with the job. Not only has he got Brexit done, but…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased that we have launched Way to Work to help job-ready people get into jobs as quickly as possible. The new approach is focused in particular on bringing many more…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat I will say is that we continue to try to support pensioners through aspects of pension credit, but it was inaccurate to say that what was proposed was a statistical anomaly.…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Gentleman will be aware, it is for the Home Office to make that decision, and of course, people who are in that situation can apply to the Home Office for it to be…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very sorry for the family of the individual to whom the hon. Gentleman refers. It is the role of the coroners to undertake appropriate investigations. I am surprised, and am…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe sanction regime has not changed. In fact, sanctions have been at a record low over the past year. We are applying a sensible approach, recognising the number of vacancies, so…07 Feb 2022HANSARDProgression out of Low-Paid JobsI associate myself with your comments, Mr Speaker, on the magnificent service of Her Majesty the Queen. People can use the Train and Progress scheme to access courses so that they…07 Feb 2022HANSARDProgression out of Low-Paid JobsAs my hon. Friend is my neighbour, I am conscious of the opportunities in his constituency thanks to the Government investment, alongside that of private investors, in our…07 Feb 2022HANSARDVulnerable Children: SupportI welcome my right hon. Friend’s passion for this particular group of people looking to find work. This is really a matter for the Secretary of State for Education, but the…07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member and I are both practising Catholics, and I am conscious of the point he is making. However, I am also conscious that the benefit cap takes into account the amount…07 Feb 2022HANSARDWork and PensionsIt is important that we have a balanced approach, recognising the importance of level 4 and 5 apprenticeships in particular and the fact that, once they have graduated, those…05 Jan 2022HANSARDWork and PensionsI am conscious that the hon. Lady thinks that just because there is a free course, those people who are most disadvantaged in her country will take advantage of it. In fact, that…05 Jan 2022HANSARDState Pension Age ReviewMy Department is launching the second Government review of state pension age, which must be published by May 2023, under section 27 of the Pensions Act 2014. As the number of…14 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI want to put on the record that no karaoke parties were hosted by me during lockdown; the last time I did karaoke with the right hon. Gentleman was a couple of years ago. I am…13 Dec 2021HANSARDEnd of Universal Credit UpliftI respect that people undertake care, and I am conscious that they often choose to do it in partnership with their local authority. We want to make sure that people take advantage…13 Dec 2021